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President and First Lady Meet Pope Francis, Establish New Scholarship in His Name

WALSH REMEMBERS BROTHER FRANCIS BLOUIN, FIC | RECORD DAY OF GIVING, NEW BUILDING HIGHLIGHT WE BELIEVE CAMPAIGN

SUMMER 2017 A PUBLICATION OF WALSH UNIVERSITY WALSH TIMES is published three times a year by the Office of Integrated Marketing & Communications in collaboration with the Office of Advancement and distributed free of charge to alumni and friends of Walsh University.

Vice President for Marketing and Communications: President’s Message Teresa Fox

Vice President for Advancement: Our 57th academic year was a wonderful time filled with great successes, wonderful student and faculty experiences and new and exciting developments. Why? Simple – We have great people on our Eric Belden campus! Our community culture fosters communication, support, and vision. When that happens, we all move forward. Director of University Relations: As you read through this edition of the Walsh Times, you will see it all. Let me make it easy for you. Andrea McCaffrey I’ll relate some things that happened in this semester alone. It’s a microcosm of how the year went. The International PUSH Conference (Presidents United to Stop Hunger) – 90 universities met on our Director of Alumni Relations: campus to strategize our initiatives to stop hunger. Then, over 200 students, a UN ambassador and Sarah Trescott ’09 & ’13 heads of domestic and international organizations arrived for the annual Hunger Summit. (Walsh hosting it is a rarity. Next year it’s at the University of Illinois). Graphic Designers: Our students sponsored a Dance Marathon and raised over $20,000 for patients at Akron Children’s Shane Brown Hospital. Of course, we hosted a Lenten Retreat. The 42nd Annual Philosophy/Theology Symposium Joshua Steck took place successfully. The Women Who Rock week-long seminar featured outstanding speakers and honorees. Our Lifelong Learning series sponsored two events. The Godspell musical production sold out every performance. Additional Editorial Staff: Kristin Brimfield Oh yes, we held classes, played athletic contests, hosted 430 people at our International Student Dinner, and listened to brilliant Honors Presentations by our students. Steel girders sprouted from the Karen Hodge site of our Global Learning Center, and our We Believe Campaign crept closer to our goal. The Bishop Kathleen Moore McFadden Council of the Knights of Columbus “made our day” with a $500,000 pledge, and we Alex Knight hosted a Topping Out Ceremony to celebrate the end of the first phase of construction for the Global Learning Center. And to cap off this already incredible year, Terie and I had the opportunity to personally meet with Walsh University is an independent, Pope Francis and present him with a Walsh scholarship established in his honor, The Servant of coeducational, Catholic, liberal arts the Servants of God Scholarship. This new scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who and sciences institution. otherwise could not afford a Walsh education. You get it? It has been a great year – blessed by God with success even as we continue to sow the seeds Founded by the Brothers of of ever greater harvests. Christian Instruction, Walsh University is dedicated to educating its students to become leaders in service to others through a Richard Jusseaume, President values-based education with an international perspective in the THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Judeo-Christian tradition. Chair: The Honorable Sara Lioi Ronald W. Dees Richard Reichert, MD, ’78 Vice-Chair: E. Jeffrey Rossi Jacqueline Degarmo’74 David Reynolds ’87 Gerard Archambault Roger DeVille ’65 Edward J. Roth, III Change of Address and General Robert F. Belden Denise Domian ’91 Paul L. Ruflin ’76 Correspondence to: Dennis Biery John E. Dowling ’69 Theodore Stults Office of Alumni Relations Bro. Levi Boudreau Timothy Fautsko ’67 Theodore Swaldo 2020 East Maple Street Bro. Daniel Caron A.J. Hyland Bro. Marcel Sylvestre Thomas E. Cecconi Judith Barnes Lancaster Marlene K. Toot ’85 North Canton, OH 44720-3336 Msgr. James Clarke Bro. Jerome Lessard Phone: 330.244.4943 Daniel P. Cunningham’71 Edward A. Mahoney, III ’66 E-mail: [email protected] Frank D’Angelo’85 Carol Miller ’93 Elaine Dalpiaz ’84 The Most Reverend George Murry www.walsh.edu CONTENTS

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FEATURES DEPARTMENTS 7 Walsh Remembers Brother Francis Blouin, FIC 1 Campus News 14 Walsh's Second Fulbright Scholar Erin Loomis ’17 3 Best of the Year 17 Brother Marcel Sylvestre: A Life Dedicated to Service 23 Alumni Notes 19 Record Giving, New Building Highlight We Believe Campaign Continued Success 21 Page to Pen: Walsh Celebrates Newest Offerings by Faculty Authors

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Archbishop Christophe Pierre Apostolic Nuncio to the United States Awarded Honorary Degree at Spring Commencement CAMPUS NEWS

Walsh One of Three in Nation Honored for Retention Excellence Walsh University’s student retention efforts have been honored nationally with the prestigious Lee Noel-Randi Levitz Retention Excellence Award for 2017. Walsh received the highest honor, the Gold Award, and is one of only three in the United States to be honored by Ruffalo Noel Levitz, the recognized leader in higher education enrollment and fundraising management solutions. The Retention Excellence Awards program was established to honor the retention achievements of postsecondary institutions throughout North America in areas such as minority retention, academic advising, career development, early detection programs and more. The award is indicative that Walsh’s retention program is a national model to be emulated. Walsh’s Cavalier Connection retention program experienced impressive retention outcomes over the past five years. There was a notable five percent increase from 78.1 percent in 2014 to 83 percent in 2015, which is the highest retention increase in the University’s history and above the national average of 75 percent for a comparable institution. Walsh will be formally recognized at the National Conference on Student Recruitment, Marketing, and Retention in Denver, CO, this July. Garage Founders Pass the Torch to New Leadership When The Garage was first launched in 2015, the four student founders envisioned a unique space where students would be encouraged to pursue and work towards their entrepreneurial dreams. Part of that vision was the sustainability of The Garage to remain student-led, with the founders entrusting future generations of entrepreneurs to carry on the legacy. Among the graduates in this year’s class of 2017 were three of the four original founders of The Garage -- Iagos Lucca, Josh Ippolito, and Matt Strobelt. The fourth founder Andrew Chwalik graduated in May 2016 and is currently pursuing his master’s degree at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. Since its inception, The Garage has been an incubator for innovation, hosting leaders in the community like Bob Shearer ’74 through the Blueprint Speaker Series, partnering with local companies in market research initiatives and fostering the spirit of entrepreneurship on campus with support of student inspired start-ups. To end a second successful year of programming and new community partnerships, the founders “passed the torch” onto a new Garage leadership team of Maggie Anderson, William Arfaras and Brandyn Neal. This spring, the new leadership team began their duties by spearheading Entrepreneurship Week activities and developing initial plans for next year’s Blueprint Speaker Series. Dr. Douglas Palmer Named Walsh University Provost Walsh University has announced the appointment of Douglas Palmer, Ph.D., as Provost. Dr. Palmer, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the University since 2015, will assume the position previously held by Laurence Bove, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, who retired as Walsh’s Provost in May 2016. Dr. Palmer joined Walsh in the fall of 2005 and has served in various roles during his more than 10-year career with the University. Prior to his current position, he served as Assistant Dean of Academic Innovation, Associate Professor of History, Associate Chair and Chair of the Division of Humanities, Special Assistant to the Provost for Global Learning, and Executive Director of Global Learning. Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Palmer was instrumental in the development of the Brother Francis Blouin Global Scholars Program in TOP TO BOTTOM: 2012. The Blouin Global Scholars is a living-learning community dedicated to developing Garage Founders pass Torch; International Food students as leaders in service with a global perspective. In 2007, Dr. Palmer also spearheaded Waste and Hunger Summit; Sold-out production of Godspell the launch of Walsh's undergraduate degree program in Museum Studies, the only program of its kind offered in Ohio and throughout the Midwest.

1 ❘ Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 The Knights of Columbus Establishes Endowed Scholarship, Secures Legacy Faculty and Staff Honored Walsh University and The Knights of Columbus, Bishop McFadden Council No. 3777 in North Canton, proudly announce their new partnership and the establishment of a $500,000 for Years of Service endowed scholarship program. This unique gift will establish need-based scholarships to Walsh students and provide The Knights of Columbus with partial use of Walsh’s facilities. Congratulations to the following 53 Walsh faculty The agreement was signed on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Saturday, March 25. and staff members who are celebrating milestone “The establishment of a formal partnership underscores the important relationship between service anniversaries this year. Together, they our two organizations, while providing support for our shared commitment to the Catholic represent 605 years of service and excellence faith,” said Walsh President Richard Jusseaume. “For The Knights of Columbus, this to Walsh University. partnership will strengthen their connection to the local community by creating a more visible presence in North Canton. And for Walsh, the establishment of this scholarship will 5 YEARS Andrew Kim help to provide much needed financial aid for our students as they pursue their academic goals Megan Allen Ute Lahaie and personal development as leaders in service to others. This truly is a win-win for us both.” Andrew Baloun Rachel Littleton Eric Belden Christy Mitchell Membership in the Bishop McFadden Council is approximately 180 members from the Tamara Betro Robert Mizicko Catholic parishes of Christ the Servant Church, St. Paul’s Catholic Church and Little Patricia Bruey Nancy Peters Flower. The Bishop McFadden Council No. 3777 was established in North Canton in 1954, Branko Bucar Frances Rabbitt which coincides with the founding of Walsh University during the same time period. Lukas Crump Robert Schandel Jason Fautas Richard Seivert Walsh Hosts International Food Waste and Hunger Summit Vanessa Freiman Jennifer Vokoun This March, more than 300 university leaders, students and hunger advocates gathered at Jennifer Golembiewski Bryan Whittaker Walsh to discuss issues of food waste and hunger during the first-ever “Summit Squared: Devin Jordan Derrick Wyman One Movement. Exponential Impact.” The conference was a combination of Campus 10 YEARS Rachel Hosler Kitchens Project’s Fourth Annual Food Waste & Hunger Summit and the 12th Annual Shane Brown Judy Kreye Universities Fighting World Hunger (UFWH) Summit. Michael Cinson Camelly Cruz-Martes Walsh was chosen as the site for the March Hunger Conference to highlight how a small, Nancy Demetro Danilo Mori Jacqueline Mumford private university can make an impact on the fight against hunger. Carolyn Embree Janet Finneran Nisreen Nusair As a pre-conference event, college presidents from across the country met for the Presidents Millie Gaffney Leslie Whetstine United to Solve Hunger (PUSH) Leaders Forum, March 23-24, also at Walsh. The two-day Alyson Holland forum included a dinner on March 23 at the Pro Football Hall of Fame with a keynote 15 YEARS Frank McKnight address by NFL Player/child hunger advocate Kelvin Beachum. This is the first time university Jorge Barrueto Kathy Robertson leaders have gathered to collectively address hunger issues. Joni Hendricks Ron Scott “There are so many people and groups in Northeast Ohio who are starting to make a Todd McCaulley Holly Vangilder difference. Some of these are big organizations and some small grassroots efforts,” said Walsh 20 YEARS Mark Rogers Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Douglas Palmer, Ph.D. “But they all matter Jill Bair Darlene Walro in the fight against hunger. That’s why we’re so proud to be the first ‘small’ university to John Dlugolecki host this event. It really means that no matter the size of the organization, we all can have an impact.” 30 YEARS Joseph Vincenzo Jacqueline Manser Sold-Out Godspell Brings the Musical Back to Campus Carole Mount The Walsh Genesius Players and University Chorale joined together to bring the sold-out musical Godspell to campus this spring. This year’s production included the musical talents 35 YEARS of the Walsh University Chorale under the direction of Dr. Britt Cooper, Division of Fine Timothy Mead & Performing Arts Chair. 40 YEARS Godspell presents the Gospel According to St. Matthew in a series of skits and songs, with Daniel McCallion Jesus and his disciples presented as loving clowns, in this musical featuring songs by Stephen RETIREMENT Tom Ling, 51 years Schwartz, conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak. Godspell marks the Rick Black, 14 years Christine McKeon, 28 years first musical in five years for the Walsh Genesius Players. Patricia Donaldson, 7 years Rahmat Tavallali, 29 years Dr. Cooper served as Producer of the show along with Godspell Director Mark Heffernan SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: and Assistant Professor of Music in Voice Dr. Jennifer D’Agostino as Director of Music. Teaching Award: Michael Petrochuk The cast was made-up of 21 Walsh students with the 70 members of the Walsh University Scholarship Award: Katherine Brown Service Award: Peter Tandler Chorale providing "back-up vocals." Performances were held March 30-April 1 in the Birk Supporting Staff Member of the Year: John Buckner Center for the Arts.

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JULY: U N I V E R 1. Walsh earned recognition as a 2016-17 Catholic College of S H S L I Distinction and a 2016-17 National College of Distinction A T Y 2. Walsh partnered with The University of Akron to offer a W joint 3+3 Bachelor’s/Law Accelerated Degree Program 3. Dr. Ute Lahaie named Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment 4. Dr. Michael Dunphy appointed Dean for the School of Arts & Sciences 3+3 Program 5. Dr. Jacqueline Novak appointed Chair of the Division of Mathematics & Sciences 2 8 6. School of Arts & Sciences restructured to include Division of Literature, Language & Communication and Division of Humanities 7. Rachel Hosler appointed Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning 8. Inaugural Summer Academy offered classes on innovation and creativity, coding, and STEMM to middle and high school students AUGUST: 9. Men’s Lacrosse joined the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) 10. Walsh University partnered with the University of Dayton to Offer 3+2 Engineering Degree Program 11. Dr. Edna McCulloh named Dean of Academic Services 9 10

SEPTEMBER: 12. President and Mrs. Jusseaume attended canonization of Walsh Honorary Alumna Mother Teresa in Rome 13. Kate Bruce named Women’s Basketball Head Coach OCTOBER: 14. Walsh named to President’s Honor Roll for Community Service 14 15. Dr. Karen Gehrling honored with Betty Neuman Award during the 2016 Nursing Research Day 16. Walsh launched new Master of Occupational Therapy program 17. Outstanding Alumni awards presented to J. Nate Cooks ’88, Outstanding Achievement Award; Catherine Shew ’79, Distinguished Service Award; Br. Jerome Lessard ’66, Lifetime Achievement Award 18. Walsh University Student Government meeting room dedicated to James “Beanie” McPartlin ’67 NOVEMBER: 12 16 19. Walsh honored nationally as a 2017 Military Friendly School by Victory Media 20. More than 500 gathered to welcome Sister Dominga, M.C., and celebrate the life and legacy of Saint Teresa of Calcutta 21. Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Young won his 300th game, against Cedarville University, in his 382nd game coached, an impressive feat that only a few basketball coaches achieve 22. Alumni executives from Twitter, American Greetings and Verizon discuss “The Digital Transformation” at the 50th Anniversary Business Club Scholarship Luncheon 23. IBEW Local 1985 donated Main Street building to Walsh 20 21 for preservation of the Union and Hoover Company Legacy

3 ❘ Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 DECEMBER: 24. Men and women’s Track and Field and Cross Country Coach Rob Mizicko was named Coach of the Year by the All-Ohio Coaches Association 25. Congressman James B. Renacci awarded a Walsh Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters, announced establishment of The James B. Renacci Forum & Center for Civic Engagement established in the new Global Learning Center 26. Sister Karen Lindenberger honored with Walsh’s Distinguished Service Medal at Winter Commencement 22 23 27. Dan Pifer named Head Football Coach JANUARY: 28. Athletic Wall of Fame inductees for 2017 included Ingrid (Brainard) Hughes ’07, Corey Jones ’08, Chad Lahna ’05, Kami (Kessler) Treharn ’00, George Theodoris ’04, Brandon Weems ’08, who were honored for their athletic achievements, and Timm Fautsko ’67, who was honored for meritorious service 29. Men and women’s Cross Country teams recognized as nation’s top team GPA 30. Baseball Head Coach Tim Mead honored by the NAIA Baseball Coaches Association with the 2017 Robert E. Smith Lifetime Achievement Award 25 30

MARCH: 37. Walsh partnered with The Catholic University of America to offer a joint 3+3 Bachelor’s/Law Accelerated Degree Program 38. More than 300 attended International Food Waste and Hunger Summit at Walsh 39. Fourth Annual Walsh University Dance Marathon raised record $20,344 for Akron Children’s Hospital 40. Partnership with The Knights of Columbus established $500,000 endowed scholarship program 41. Women’s Track and Field ranked 14th in USTFCCCA 34 37 NCAA Division II national rankings and ninth in the indoor national championships. 42. The Genesius Players’ sold-out production of Godspell marked the return of the musical to campus 43. Six Walsh Track & Field athletes earned All-American honors APRIL: 44. Rebecca Coneglio appointed Associate Dean for 50 Undergraduate Admissions 45. Four-time All-American in Track and Field, Sarah Berger named a 2016-17 GLIAC Commissioner’s Award recipient 46. Walsh welcomed Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria for first visit to a private university 47. Second annual Day of Giving raised $101,031 from nearly 200 donors, more than doubling its goal 48. Ceremony celebrated the placement of the final beam on the 40 52 Global Learning Center, marked end of Phase I construction 49. Walsh recommended in the 2017 edition of The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College for the fifth consecutive year FEBRUARY: 50. Senior Erin Loomis awarded a 2017 U.S. Fulbright Scholarship to Thailand 31. National expert Dr. Amelie Hollier led the Current Updates for Advanced Practice Nursing Workshop at Walsh 51. Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, gave commencement keynote address and 32. Dr. Douglas Palmer named Walsh University Provost received Walsh Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters 33. Dr. Linda Barclay appointed as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs MAY: 34. Online MBA honored as a 2016 Top 10 Catholic Program, 2017 Best Online 52. Walsh recognized with the prestigious Noel-Levitz Retention Program, and Top 50 Best Value Accelerated Online MBA Program Excellence Award, one of only three universities in the 35. Ten-week training course offered in authentic Classical Japanese swordsmanship U.S. to be honored 36. Two Walsh applicants among 2017 Fulbright Scholarship semi-finalists 53. Walsh hosted the NCAA Division II Regional Golf Tournament at Glenmoor Country Club

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“I congratulate the graduates and express my gratitude to their families, professors and all who helped bring them to this momentous occasion. As the Apostolic Nuncio, the professional representative of the Holy Father to this country, I wish to convey to all of Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters and you his spiritual closeness and his best wishes on this special day.” Keynote Speaker

The threat of rain outside did not dampen the his support of the Brothers of Christian Tower of Excellence and Outstanding spirits inside the Cecchini Family Health & Instruction and their service in Haiti Students Honored Wellness Complex, as the Walsh community and Uganda. “The Brothers’ legacy has been passed down to gathered on Sunday, April 30, to celebrate the Archbishop Pierre was appointed Apostolic all of us. They created an environment where achievements of 424 spring graduates as they Nuncio to the United States by Pope Francis we got to learn about great love. I know we received their respective associate’s, bachelor’s, on April 12, 2016. At the time of his will take that legacy with us wherever we master’s and doctorate degrees. They join assignment, Archbishop Pierre was nuncio to go as we continue to do the small things for the 301 graduates from Walsh’s Winter Mexico, a position he held with considerable others. Always remembering that doing small Commencement Ceremony for a total of 725 distinction for nine years. He came to things with great love can make a big impact.” graduates for the 2016-17 academic year. Washington, D.C., as an experienced diplomat, The Tower of This year, Walsh was honored to welcome with first-hand knowledge of the dramatic Excellence Award Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio plight of migrants from Central America to the United States, as keynote speaker and and Mexico to the United States. recipient and senior special guest the Bishop of the Diocese of class speaker, Alexis Youngstown the Most Reverend George V. Murry. Br. Charles Desjarlais, FIC, Receives Howard, graduated Commencement weekend activities also included Founders’ Award in December 2016 a Baccalaureate Mass celebrated by Rt. Rev. with a bachelor’s President Jusseaume Sabino Ocan Odoki, Bishop of Arua, Uganda. degree in Psychology/ also honored Pre-Occupational Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Honorary Brother Charles Alexis Howard ’16 Therapy and a minor Doctorate of Humane Letters Desjarlais, FIC, in Theology. Throughout her educational career with the Walsh One of the University Founders’ at Walsh, Howard routinely demonstrated a Vatican’s most Award. Established strong commitment to Walsh’s values through distinguished in 1985, the award her leadership and service. She consistently and respected is bestowed on earned Dean’s List Honors and graduated with diplomats, the Br. Charles Desjarlais, FIC those who have a cumulative 3.62 GPA. A native of McDon- Papal Nuncio ald, OH, Howard enhanced her education is the Pope’s achieved national stature by illustrating in through independent travel and several trips representative in their lives the same ideals that inspired the with Walsh’s Global Learning Program, as well relations with the Venerable John de La Mennais and Father as an internship with Pegasus Farm Equine Archbishop Christophe Pierre U.S. administration Gabriel Deshayes in establishing the Brothers Therapy Center. and with the United States Catholic Conference of Christian Instruction, Walsh’s founders. As of Bishops (U.S.C.C.B.). Archbishop Pierre a dedicated educator for more than 30 years During her Walsh tenure, Howard held various was awarded the Walsh Honorary Doctorate in Canada, Japan and the Philippines, Brother memberships including the Cavs Crew, of Humane Letters as a tribute to his Charles has lived his Catholic faith in service the Residence Hall Association, and the dedication and accomplishments, including to others around the world. Pre-Occupational Therapy Club. She participated

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in both the Discover and Agape Retreats, when she guided local homeschooled children holding leadership positions with both, and also through lab experiences, helped lead a creek served as a Peacemaker, a Campus Ambas- investigation activity as a part of a camp for sador, and a Core Team Member with Sisters local elementary schools and taught students of Christ. Embracing the Walsh value of from Lake and Hartville Elementary about service, Howard volunteered with the Brothers ecosystems. She also tutored high school of Christian Instruction in Maine, Habitat students and volunteered her services at the for Humanity, MLK Jr. Days of Service, and Canton College Preparatory School. throughout the local community. Among her Following graduation, Zaremba plans to begin many honors, Howard was also named Walsh’s her education career teaching science and coaching 2015 Homecoming Queen, a Walsh Woman of Distinction Nominee in 2015 and received cross country or track at the high school level. the Cushwa Endowed Scholarship for Leadership Senior Class Honors Andrea Price as in Service each year. Outstanding Educator of the Year Currently, Howard is enrolled in Walsh’s Clinical Associate Counseling and Human Development program, Professor of Nursing with a specialization in Student Affairs in Andrea Price was Higher Education. selected by the The Outstanding senior class as the Student Award, 2017 Outstanding Walsh’s most Educator of the prestigious academic Year. Sponsored by honor, was presented Walsh University to Annie Zaremba, Andrea Price Student Government who graduated (WUSG), the award is voted on by the Walsh Summa Cum Laude students and given annually to a professor who with a degree is a prime example of a true all-around educator. Annie Zaremba ’17 in Education, Andrew Weyand Named Mentor of the Adolescent to Young Adult: Integrated Science, Year by Senior Class and a minor in Biology. A North Canton native, Zaremba earned a 4.0 cumulative GPA, In addition, made the Dean’s List every semester, and was graduating seniors inducted into the Education Honor Society, honored Career Kappa Delta Pi. She was also honored as the Center Director 2017 Outstanding Senior in Adolescent to Andrew Weyand Young Adult Education-Science. with the Terrance While at Walsh, Zaremba participated as a Portis Mentor of member of the Cross-Country and Indoor the Year award, Track & Field teams, earning All-GLIAC named in memory Academic Excellence in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Andrew Weyand of Terrance Portis She also took part in Walsh’s Global Learning ’08, Walsh’s former manager of the Academic program and has served as an AmeriCorps Support Center who passed away in 2012. VISTA volunteer at the Hartville Migrant Each year, the senior class selects the Mentor Ministry since 2012. Zaremba shared her love of the Year for their outstanding guidance, of science and biology with leadership roles education outside the classroom, and significant in the Science Outreach Program in 2016 contributions to their college experience.

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Called By Name: Isaiah 43:1-7

WALSH UNIVERSITY

Brother Francis Blouin, FIC 1929 – 2017

Remembers7 ❘ Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 He Made a Difference In May of 1967, days before my Walsh graduation, I was told that a visiting Brother Francis Blouin wanted to speak with me. In a brief conversation, he told me he was principal of Mount Assumption Institute in Plattsburgh, NY, and he had chosen me from our graduates as his new faculty member – and he needed me in a week. A year later, I was chair of the English department, and the next year Dean of Students, and the third year assistant principal at the residential prep school. The cycle of influence he had on my life had begun.

In 1972, he was instrumental in my assignment as Dean of Students at Walsh. I left in 1974, but when he became Walsh president he showed up at my home in 1979 and refused to leave that night until I agreed to serve five more years. In 1992, he showed up at my corporate office and talked me into joining the Walsh Board of Directors – and promptly retired.

In May of 2001, he called me late one night and again very early the next morning to tell me I had to apply for the presidency of Walsh. You get the idea. Over a period of about 45 years, he was a major influence on my career and my life. Beyond that, he was a mentor for me (and Dr. Larry Bove), and he helped shape our vision and our leadership philosophies.

He was a gentle man who occasionally got quite angry. He was a brilliant man who enjoyed simple pleasures. He was a kind man who would crush you at chess. He was a holy man who never mastered patience. He was presidential but picked up trash on campus. He was a simple man who lived by the belief that “— we must make a difference.” And he did make a difference – wherever he worked. His eight years at Kisubi Brothers University in Uganda may have been his greatest professional achievement, and his vast network of family, Brothers, students, and friends were testimony to his humanity. They called, wrote, visited, emailed, and sought him. He had a lot to give.

In each of our lives, there are people who make a difference. Throughout the life of any institution, there are those who pass through but leave behind a legacy that guides its future. Br. Francis was such a man. His 14.5 years as president were crucial to Walsh’s survival. His sense of mission was profound. His passion for excellence was contagious. His vision for Walsh was its raison d’être.

May our fond memories of Br. Francis inspire us to continue his work. May his life lead us to help and to serve one another. May his legacy challenge us to continue God’s work at Walsh and beyond.

Richard Jusseaume, President

Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 ❘ 8 “The Lord says, you are mine; when you pass through the water, I will be with you,…when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,… because you are precious in my eyes and glorious, because I love you… fear not, for I am with you…everyone who is named is mine, whom

I created for my glory, whom I formed and named.” Isaiah 43: 1 – 7

Brother Francis Blouin, FIC “I think what I’m most proud of is that I in 1982. After 14 years, Br. Francis retired 1929 – 2017 was a teacher all my life. I decided to teach as Walsh President in 1992 and spent the During an interview in in 1949, and I taught until 2011. I joined majority of his time in Africa serving as the 2016, Brother Francis the community of the Brothers of Christian Director of the Kisubi Brothers University Blouin, FIC, paused to Instruction to be a teacher. It was not to be Centre, in Kisubi, and participating in reflect on his life, one a religious. It was not to be an administrator. countless initiatives to bring higher education that was filled with It was to be a teacher.” to the people of Africa. notable milestones: Scholar. Humanitarian. “I considered the highlight of my days personally meeting not at Walsh the visit of Mother Teresa as she one, but two saints, Teacher. Friend. The Walsh University community mourns represented the best our community could Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul II; serving present. We had given her an Honorary as President of Walsh University for 14 one of its most influential advocates and a years; founding a university in Kisubi; and cherished friend with the loss of its third championing issues of social justice for the President, Brother Francis Regis Blouin, FIC, disenfranchised. But when asked what he who passed into the loving arms of the Lord considered to be his proudest accomplishment, on January 21, 2017, from complications his humble answer truly embodied his life’s due to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). work and the legacy that will endure beyond Since joining the Brothers of Christian his earthly years. Br. Francis was most proud Instruction in 1946, Br. Francis gave his life of being a teacher. without hesitation to education and social To all who had the privilege to know him, justice. Among his many accomplishments Br. Francis was a teacher. And his most during his tenure as Walsh’s President from powerful tool was leading by example. His 1978-1992, Br. Francis was responsible for life exemplified the Walsh mission of servant bringing five Nobel Peace Prize winners to leadership and the knowledge he imparted campus, including Willy Brandt in 1983, went beyond what can be found in textbooks Adolfo Perez Esquival in 1986, Coretta Scott or classrooms. He taught from the heart, King representing her husband Dr. Martin trusted his faith, and worked tirelessly to Luther King Jr. in 1986, Elie Wiesel in 1987, make the world a better place. and, most notably, Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Brother Francis Blouin, FIC

February 9, 1929, born Regis Blouin in 1949 Begins his teaching career in Fall 1960 First administrative assignment Rumford, Maine, to Raoul and Marie River, MA, at Msgr. Prevost as Principal of St. Ignatius High (Leblanc) Blouin, one of seven children High School School in Sanford, ME

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1946 Begins his religious 1954 Assigned to teach at Mount 1962 Appointed Principal and formation with the Brothers of Assumption High School, returns to Mount Assumption Christian Instruction, chooses Plattsburgh, NY High School in Plattsburgh the name Francis after one of his favorite teachers 9 ❘ Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 Ph.D.; her dedication and commitment Br. Francis, “I am also a child of the century, He joined Walsh as Chairman of the represented the ideal of our Walsh community,” seeking rational explanations for unexpected Board of Trustees, a position he held from said Br. Francis in his autobiography Called outcomes, logical explanations to life’s 1970-1976 and again from 1992-2000. In by Name: Isaiah 43:1-7. “Would that many events, but I cannot view my life as a mere addition, he was also a member of the Board of our students were as committed as sequence of happenings without discovering of Directors of Sangre de Cristo Renewal Mother Teresa to serve the Lord in others.” a guiding hand that nudged me one way or Center in Santa Fe, NM, from 1970-1973, A Child of the Century another, sustaining me in tempestuous days serving as Chairman of the Board from 1972-1973. Br. Francis Blouin, born February 9, 1929, as in serene times of achievement.” in Rumford, Maine, to father Raoul Blouin In total, he dedicated more than 60 years Walsh University’s Third President and mother Marie (Leblanc), joined the of his life to education from 1949 to 2011, Br. Francis was appointed Walsh University's Brothers of Christian Instruction in 1946. third president in 1978, a position he held He earned his bachelor's degree in History serving in various roles as a teacher, guid- until his retirement in 1992. During his from La Mennais College, a master’s ance counselor and administrator. Br. tenure, he created a foundation for Walsh’s degree in European History from the Francis began his career in Fall River, MA, transition from a college to a university, Catholic University of America, his Ph.D. at Msgr. Prevost High School teaching while emphasizing initiatives that under- in Theology from Fordham University, and secondary school classes in the fall of 1949. scored the University’s Catholic identity completed additional graduate studies at The He later taught in Plattsburgh, NY, from and mission. According to the late Brother University of Notre Dame, the University of 1954-1960 before he became a principal at Detroit and Highlands College in England. Joseph Power, FIC, he was described by St. Ignatius High School in Sanford, ME, his colleagues as thoughtful, considerate, “Though religious values are important to (1960-1961) and Mount Assumption High approachable, understanding, compassionate, me and have often defined my life,” said School in Plattsburgh (1962-1970). unselfish, generous, gregarious and forgiving.

1970 Named Superior of 1982 Mother Teresa visits Walsh’s the American Province of 1970-1973 Served as the campus and speaks to more than the Brothers of Christian Secretary-Treasurer of the 2,000 people in the Physical Instruction New England Conference Education Building of Religious Superiors 1970 1973 1978 1982 1983

1983 Walsh welcomed 1970 Named Walsh 1970-1973 Joined the 1978 Br. Francis Blouin Former West German Chairman of the Board of Board of Directors of is appointed Walsh Chancellor and Nobel Peace Trustees, a position he held Sangre de Cristo Renewal University’s third Prize Winner Willy Brandt until 1976 Center in Santa Fe, New president Mexico, serving as Chairman of the Board from 1972-1973 Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 ❘ 10 Counted among the many accomplishments • Computer offerings and equipment during his presidency: were greatly expanded • A strengthened financial stability • A significant increase in the enrolled including an emphasis on increasing number of adult learners, particularly Walsh’s endowment fund in evening classes • A renewed focus on student recruitment • Program development and enrollment that led to an unprecedented enrollment growth led to an increased number of growth from under 800 students faculty, more than half with a Ph.D. in 1978 to just over 1,400 in 1992 In addition, Br. Francis was personally • The awarding of 19 honorary degrees responsible for the appointment of two of including three to Nobel Prize winners Walsh’s longest serving senior administrators when he brought back Richard Jusseaume as • The first graduate programs in 1981 Dean of Students in 1978 and selected with Master of Arts degrees in Dr. Laurence Bove as Chief Academic Counseling & Human Development, Officer/Provost in 1982. Education and Management “I interviewed everyone we hired at Walsh, • Walsh’s first nursing programs in the “As I left Walsh for an extended tour, I knew and I always discussed our mission statement that I was leaving the most exciting and early 1980s with them so that everyone would clearly challenging time of my life. In what other • Walsh University’s 25th Anniversary understand what were our goals and field could I have had the opportunity to host Celebration in 1985 priorities. I also tried to bring speakers to the Mother Teresa on her flight to Minneapolis campus who would bring recognition to the • Campus enhancements including the from Canton? Where else would I spend a institution while reflecting the College’s $1.15 million campaign in 1986 for full day with Elie Wiesel and other holocaust mission statement: Mother Teresa, Elie the expansion of the Br. Edmond survivors? Where else could I be a house Wiesel, Adolpho Perez Esquival, Thea Drouin Library Bowman, Willy Brandt, Coretta Scott King. guest with Willy Brandt? Where else would • Br. Francis’ commitment to peace and We trusted these recognized international I be a back-up speaker for George Will and justice led to the founding of Walsh’s leaders would serve as role models for our still be able to relax? Where else could I host Institute for Justice and Peace in 1985 students and our staff.” dynamic Thea Bowman three weeks before she died? In what other occupation could I • The 1986 Campaign also included In 1991, he was honored as the first raise more than half a million dollars a year funding for the addition of the 49-foot Canton recipient of the State of Israel Peace and still be invited to all the important iconic Walsh bell tower at the west Medal for exemplary commitment to the parties in town? In what other work could I entrance to Farrell Hall well-being of the State of Israel and to be daily challenged by 50 Ph.D. professors strengthening interfaith understanding and • The construction and opening of the and still maintain my self-confidence?” cooperation. For his outstanding service Hannon Child Development Center in in intellectual and human interest areas, He was appointed Superior of the American 1991 for the growing Division of and for his significant contributions to the Province of the Brothers of Christian Education greater community, Br. Francis was honored Instruction from 1970-1976 and again • Greater emphasis on engagement and in 1992 with a Walsh Honorary Doctorate from 1994-2000. While Provincial involvement in the Canton community in Human Services. Superior, Br. Francis Blouin served as the

Brother Francis Blouin, FIC Continued

1986 Argentine human 1987 Holocaust survivor and human 1991 Honored rights activist Adolfo Perez rights champion Elie Wiesel becomes as the first Canton Esquival is the third Nobel the fifth Nobel Peace Prize recipient to recipient of the Peace Prize Winner to visit Walsh by personal invitation State of Israel speak at Walsh from Br. Francis Peace Medal 1985 1986 1987 1988 1991 1992

1985 Walsh University 1986 Walsh hosts Coretta 1988 Br. Francis meets Pope celebrates its Scott King representing John Paul II at the Vatican July 1992 Br. Francis 25th Anniversary her husband Dr. Martin during a private audience with officially retires as Walsh’s Luther King Jr. 58 delegates attending the Third President and is General Chapter of the Brothers honored with a Walsh of Christian Instruction. Br. Honorary Doctorate in Francis was an elected delegate Human Services 11 ❘ Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 of the American Province. secretary-treasurer of the New England Europe and a new worthwhile occupation community time to prepare its own personnel. Conference of Religious Superiors from the following year.” Eventually I served eight years, one year to 1970-1973. He was appointed President help organize the university, and seven years of the Coalition to End Homelessness from A New Chapter in Africa as its Principal. Though they were difficult 2000-2002 and served as the President In 2003, he became Director of the Kisubi days in Uganda, I enjoyed my work, mainly of Maine Council of Churches from Brothers Centre, a constituent college because the students were so appreciative of of Uganda Martyrs University, and was 2001-2004. any help given to them, often help that a Founding Member of Kisubi Brothers literally changed their lives.” “On July 14, 1992, I was pleased to leave the University College. On February 6, 2012, Walsh College campus for Russia and a long the Brother Francis Blouin Academic Centre Among his many accolades, Br. Francis was sabbatical as I knew that I needed a change, Building was formally dedicated in his honored with the Walsh Founders’ Award yet I left part of my heart with the Canton honor at the Kisubi Brothers University. in 2012. Since his retirement, he remained active with Walsh, most recently serving community, very grateful for the challenging “When I accepted to serve as Principal of as the Honorary Chair of the We Believe days that meant so much to me, but also Kisubi Brothers University, I promised looking forward to travel throughout to serve two or three years to allow the Campaign for Walsh University.

1992 – 2000 Br. Francis 2000 Appointed President April 29, 2012 Br. Francis continues to serve Walsh of the Coalition to End honored with the Walsh Founders’ during his second term as Homelessness, a position Award and presents the Chairman of the Board he held until 2002 Keynote Address at the May of Directors Commencement 1994 2000 2001 2003 2012

2001 Served as the 2003 Br. Francis, at the age of 74, February 6, 2012 the Brother President of Maine Council moves to Africa and is named Director of the Francis Blouin Academic 1994 – 2000 Br. Francis of Churches until 2004 Kisubi Brothers Centre, a constituent college Centre Building formally named for a second term of Uganda Martyrs University. He becomes dedicated in his honor at the as the Superior of the a founding member of Kisubi Brothers Kisubi Brothers University American Province of University College. the Brothers of Christian Instruction Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 ❘ 12 The Legacy of Br. Francis Reflecting on the Extraordinary At the age of 84, he sat down and Memorialized Blessing of Life recounted his life in what he called a “little “I served as an educator during 62 years, 10 After a serious accident in 2011, Br. Francis pamphlet” that is available through the as a teacher, 10 as a secondary school was diagnosed with ALS, which is widely Brother Edmond Drouin Library at Walsh administrator, 12 as Provincial Superior, known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Not allowing University. His memoir Called by Name: 23 as a University President, three as Vicar the disease to hold him back, he returned to Isaiah 43:1-7 was named for the Scripture for Religious, two as President of the Walsh in 2012 to serve as Commencement passage that he felt summarized the Lord’s Coalition to End Homelessness and two Speaker and traveled to Kisubi for the presence throughout his life. years in full-time study,” said Br. Francis. dedication of the new academic center “There were a number of occasions in my “I can honestly say that I enjoyed every task dedicated in his name on February 6. While life when I experienced the call in a definite, that I undertook, whether it was teaching there, he celebrated his 83rd birthday before almost tangible way. I have truly enjoyed in an elementary school in Fall River or returning to the United States. a blessed existence, comforted in need and being President of Walsh University, being “If ALS can claim notable victories over my strengthened during challenges,” said Br. Provincial Superior or working to end body, it had definitely lost the challenge over Francis. “So please celebrate with me the homelessness in Maine, being Maine’s Vicar my spirit. Though I never had enough faith gift of life, what has been and what will be, for Religious or founding the University of to ask for a miracle cure, I dared to ask a not allowing the shadows of life to dampen Kisubi, in Uganda. If I were given another greater miracle, that of patience, acceptance our spirits. One cannot paint a masterpiece chance at a career choice, I would return to and good spirit. To date, when I think of without generously using the darker shades the same career, confident of my blessings ALS, my first thought is: ‘Thank you Lord, and contrasting hues.” and confident that I would enjoy my many for delaying the onset of the dance until I different educational responsibilities.” Contributions in his memory can be made was already 82 and considering retirement, to the Br. Francis Blouin, FIC, Memorial The legacy of Br. Francis also inspired the rather than at 30-40, its normal onset. And Endowed Scholarship Fund. Checks can be formation of two of Walsh’s newest service thank you, Lord, for the additional ministry made payable to Walsh University with the learning groups dedicated to continuing at Walsh, Uganda and Alfred, with the scholarship name in the memo and mailed his humanitarian work globally and locally, homeless and the wonderful staff and to Walsh University, 2020 East Maple St., the Br. Francis Blouin Global Scholars students that filled those years.’ How would North Canton, Ohio, 44720. in 2012 and the Blouin Leaders in Social I not be appreciative of this extraordinary Justice in 2013. His faith in God, fidelity blessing of life?” *NOTE: Quotes by Br. Francis for this article to the Catholic Church, active concern for were obtained from his autobiography Called In 2013, Br. Francis took the advice of a By Name: Isaiah 43:1-7 and previous Walsh Christian education, dedication to authentic close friend to write his autobiography. social justice, and courageous promotion interviews. of human welfare, especially among the less fortunate and disenfranchised are a testament to his legacy and an inspiration to future generations of servant leaders. “The path of life is never without surprises, some bringing blessings, others bringing challenges. The secret is to accept each with some serenity, ever conscious that one needs not succeed, only to

ever strive.” Brother Francis Blouin, FIC

13 ❘ Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 Finding Common Ground in Thailand Walsh’s Second Fulbright and a 2016 Alum Explore Teaching in Thailand As an education major, Erin Loomis ’17 always knew she wanted to be in a classroom. She just never imagined it could be anywhere in the world. As a Brother Francis Blouin Global Scholar at Walsh, she found a new passion and concern for the international community. That new perspective has led her to become Walsh’s second Fulbright Scholar with an opportunity to teach in Thailand. This May, Loomis was awarded a 2017-2018 Fulbright U.S. Student Grant to Thailand, a highly competitive fellowship that enables students to pursue academic endeavors overseas. Erin Loomis graduated from Walsh on Sunday, April 30, with her bachelor’s degree in education and certification as an Early Childhood Intervention Specialist and Intervention Specialist Moderate to Intensive. A native of Canfield, OH, Loomis competed for 22 open positions as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Thailand. The ETA programs place Fulbright Scholars in classrooms abroad to provide assistance to local English teachers, while serving as cultural ambassadors for the United States. “The mission of the Blouin Global Scholars completely matches with my outlook on the world and how people should be treated. It was a perfect fit,” said Loomis. “I chose Thailand because it’s a part of the world I’ve never been in, and I’m interested in learning more about that area. I’ve always wanted to teach. It’s always been who I am. But until Walsh, I never knew it was possible to teach internationally. Because of my experience with the Blouin Scholars and Walsh’s emphasis on Global Learning, I’ve discovered a love for our international community.”

Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 ❘ 14 The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the "It is an enormous accomplishment for Erin with her degree in Education AYA and largest U.S. exchange program offering to have been selected as a Fulbright U.S. English, Duryea was half-way around the opportunities for students and young Student awardee,” said Director of Service world, traveling dirt roads and teaching professionals to undertake international Learning Abigail Poeske, Fulbright Program English to 800 middle-school children in graduate study, advanced research, university Advisor. “It demonstrates both the strength the north east town of Prakhon Chai in teaching, and primary and secondary school of Walsh's Blouin Global Scholars program Thailand. Duryea left on Christmas morning and Erin's academic and extra-curricular teaching worldwide. The program currently and spent 10 weeks in Thailand through an successes. As a leader in service with an awards approximately 1,900 grants annually organization called Greenheart Travel. international perspective, Erin personifies in all fields of study, and operates in more Walsh's mission, and we are proud of Like Loomis, her experience in Rome, Italy, than 140 countries worldwide. her achievement.” through Walsh’s Global Learning Program, kindled a passion for traveling and exploring As a Br. Francis Blouin Global Scholar If Loomis should choose to accept the cultures different from her own. researching the issue of global healthcare, scholarship, she could find herself in a similar Loomis has studied in Tanzania, Italy and Thailand community as her fellow Walsh “I really wanted to go back to Rome. But I most recently this May with the Walsh education alumna Kayla Duryea ’16. Just realized that if I did, it would be an experience Division of Education in Uruguay. three weeks after graduating in December just for me. When I began to consider “The mission of the Blouin Global Scholars completely matches with my outlook on the world and how people should be treated.

It was a perfect fit.”Erin Loomis ’17

15 ❘ Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 “While it was still a trip of self-transformation, it felt awesome to contribute and make a difference as

a teacher.” Kayla Duryea ’16 “Thailand was my home for 10 incredible an open heart to God and to all the weeks, and I hold every moment close to me possibilities He gives me along the way.” because it changed me. As difficult as some of my experiences were, the complete joy Walsh University’s first Fulbright was Benjamin and amazement I felt through the culture, Louis ’12, a double-major in History and Education, who was selected as a 2012-13 Fulbright English physical locations and scenery, and most Teaching Assistant in South Korea. importantly the people, captivated me to my very core,” said Duryea. “Having survived and truly lived 10 weeks on my own in Thailand reassures me that I am ready for that next chapter in life. I will continue to seek Thailand, it felt like I would be needed there adventure and live with and that I could make a difference,” said Duryea. “And it turned out to be just that. While it was still a trip of self-transformation, it felt awesome to contribute and make a difference as a teacher.” Duryea taught 12-14 year olds in Prakhon Chai, with an average class size of about 50 students. Almost half of her students would travel an hour or more each day from rice farming districts that lack schools past the elementary level. In most cases, she was her students’ first exposure to an American and to the English language. “I had to learn enough Thai words to get through to my students. But I also relied on acting things out. On my first day, I sang to them and discovered they loved music,” said Duryea. “They think everyone in America is friends with Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, which I had to explain wasn’t the case. But it gave me the idea to pull music into our lessons. We would listen to a Justin Bieber song and then discuss some of the vocabulary words we heard. Music became our common connector.” During her time in Thailand, Duryea explored the country, mostly on her own, with trips to the Grand Palace in Bangkok, an elephant sanctuary, scuba diving on the coast and excursions to nearby Temples.

Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 ❘ 16 Br. Marcel Sylvestre: A Life Dedicated to Service “Walsh should be clearly Catholic, deeply Christian and warmly human,” said Brother Marcel. “And if we accomplish this, God will continue to give the increase that we have had over the past years. If you want to see a beautiful example of God’s work, just look around you.”

After calling Walsh’s campus his home for the Marcel Sylvestre was born in Biddeford, past 12 years, Marcel Sylvestre, FIC, Ph.D., ME, in 1928. He attended local Catholic will make the move from La Mennais schools and entered the Brothers’ novitiate Hall in North Canton to live with the in 1944 and took his final vows as a Brother Brothers of Christian Instruction in of Christian Instruction in 1950. He holds La Prairie, Canada, this summer. His a B.A. in history from La Mennais College, involvement with Walsh spans the ME, an M.A. in Catholic Social Thought history of the University, from his first from The Catholic University of America, appointment to the Board of Directors and a Ph.D. in Sociology from The Ohio in 1964 to leadership positions over State University. the years including Sociology Professor, After teaching in Massachusetts and New Academic Dean and Interim President. York from 1947 to 1960, he served as high As a resident Brother, his impact on school principal with schools under the campus has included serving as the Mission administration of the Brothers of Christian Outreach Coordinator for the American Instruction in Fall River, MA, and Detroit, Province of the Brothers, raising funds for MI, until 1966. As Principal of Msgr. Prevost Haiti earthquake survivors, organizing a High School in Fall River, Br. Marcel can recycling partnership with the North count Walsh’s current President Richard Canton Fire Department and conducting Jusseaume ’67 as one of his students. workshops on development assistance He first became affiliated professionally around the world. Among his many with Walsh as a Board Member in 1964, professional accomplishments is the founding just four years after the college was founded. of a school in Haiti in 1996, the Université He joined the staff and taught sociology Notre Dame d’Haïti. from 1966 to 1975, interrupted by three Most recently, his influence led to Walsh’s years as a teaching associate at Ohio State. honor of hosting the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop He was appointed Academic Dean at Walsh Christophe Pierre, as the 2017 Commencement from 1975 to 1980, after which he enjoyed Speaker. Archbishop Pierre worked closely a sabbatical at Sangre de Cristo Center with Br. Marcel and the Brothers of Christian before returning to teaching. Br. Marcel was Instruction in both Haiti and Uganda. a Board Member at Walsh from 1964-75,

17 ❘ Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 Board Secretary 1975 to 1980 and returned to the Board of Directors in 1995. He has held various positions during his tenure at Walsh, including a semester as the college’s Interim President during a time of transition. When approached to serve as the third President of Walsh in the summer of 1977, Br. Francis Blouin accepted the position with one condition -- that he could

and was re-elected in 1988. After 12 years He also served as Chairman of the Walsh in Rome, with special responsibility for the Board from 2000 to 2009, and as the mission territories of the Order, he served as Mission Outreach Coordinator for the Education Coordinator for residents at York American Province of the Brothers of travel to Rome and complete his dissertation County Shelters at Alfred, ME. Christian Instruction. before taking office. Br. Marcel stepped In January 1996 he was called to Haiti In August 2005, the offices of Mission forward and offered to serve in his place where he was a Founder and Vice Rector Project Service moved from Cape Vincent, as Walsh’s Interim President during the fall for Academic Affairs at the Université Notre NY, to Walsh University, and Br. Marcel semester. Br. Francis returned from Italy and Dame d’Haïti. In August 1999, he began officially took office in January 1978. returned to Walsh to prepare the seventh six years of service as Projects Officer for edition of “Agencies for Development In 1982, Br. Marcel was elected to a six-year Terre Sans Frontières, La Prairie, with special Assistance.” The English edition appeared in term as First Assistant to the Superior General responsibility for projects in Haiti, Uganda, November 2007 and in Spanish and French of the Brothers of Christian Instruction Tanzania and Kenya. versions four months later. The book is a compilation of information on 326 agencies from 26 countries that are willing to provide aide to groups in Africa, Asia, Latin American, the Pacific Islands, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. It has now reached more than 4,500 copies and approximately 140 countries. At the age of 88, Br. Marcel continues to travel regularly to conduct workshops related to the book he helped to update and publish. His plans include a trip to Haiti this fall. “Walsh should be clearly Catholic, deeply Christian and warmly human,” said Brother Marcel. “And if we accomplish this, God will continue to give the increase that we have had over the past years. If you want to see a beautiful example of God’s work, just look around you.”

Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 ❘ 18 Record Giving, New Building Highlight We Believe Campaign

ContinuedAs the We Believe Campaign nears Success500 Votes = $1,000 Board Member Carol Miller challenged its final goal of $30 million, the the campus community to reach 500 votes through University celebrated two the Pie it Forward Challenge by offering $1,000 to the major campaign milestones winner’s fund. Each of the participants selected one area this semester, both during of campus as their personal fundraising cause. Director one eventful week in April. of the Walsh Fund Mike Frank earned the additional Second Annual Day $1,000 for the Alfred and Kevin Frank Memorial Scholarship. of Giving Raises More As a result of donor generosity, the Day of Giving met every Than $100,000 challenge and secured resources that will have a tremendous impact Walsh University’s second annual on Walsh students. Day of Giving on Wednesday, April 19, Global Learning Center Topping Out Ceremony was a resounding success that doubled its original goal and inspired Marks End of First Building Phase the support of nearly 200 donors. The Day of Giving generated $101,031, exceeding both the original goal of $50,000 as well as the Two days later, on Friday, April 21, the Walsh community celebrated extended goal of $75,000 during the 24-hour event. the end of the first phase of construction for the University’s newest academic building, the Global Learning Center. Throughout the Adding to the excitement of the day were five unique challenges, morning, students, faculty, staff, administrators and Board Members which not only significantly impacted the dollars raised but also were invited to the campus quadrangle to sign the final beam, created energy throughout the day. A special thank you to our painted gold and adorned with an American Flag, Walsh University challenge sponsors President Richard Jusseaume, AJ Hyland Family, Flag and a pine tree traditionally used in a topping out ceremony to Gary and Linda Byers, Jeff and Carol Rossi Family and the Carol signal that the building has reached its final height. Miller Family. After a brief ceremony that included remarks by Walsh University Five Challenges Issued. Five Challenges Met. President Richard Jusseaume and a blessing by Rev. Race to 25 States For each of the first 25 states represented Patrick Manning, the crowd of more than by a gift to the Day of Giving, President Richard 100 cheered as the crane lifted the beam Jusseaume donated an additional $200 (up to $5,000). 150 Donors = $15K Challenge Board Member AJ Hyland issued the challenge that if Walsh could secure 150 $ donors during the Day of Giving, he would donate an additional $15,000 to the Walsh Fund, in support of student scholarships and other resources. Byers School of Nursing Challenge Every gift made to the Byers School of Nursing, up to $5,000, was matched dollar-for-dollar by Gary and Linda Byers. $12,500=$25K Challenge Walsh Board of Directors member Jeff Rossi and his wife Carol offered a 2-to-1 challenge. If Walsh raised $12,500 during the 24-hour Day of Giving, the Rossis would donate an additional $25,000 to the Student Managed Investment Portfolio.

19 ❘ Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 Br † St. John Paul II Center for Science Mr. and Mrs. Innovation Periodic Table. In addition to Smith naming rights within the state-of-the-art science Class of ’78 Bromine 79.904 facility, the Periodic Table initiative was created to help fund additional enrichment and research opportunities for Walsh’s science students and faculty. Donors who give $5000 will be recognized with their name on an element in a new artistic representation of the periodic table. † 70 by ’17 Endowed Scholarships. With the goal of 70 new scholarships by 2017, we are proud to announce that Walsh’s 70 by ’17 initiative has exceeded its goal with 76 new scholarships. Endowed scholarships are established as a reflection of the personal wishes of into place. Long-time Walsh supporter and friend Jim Keller capped off each donor, such as a memorial to a loved one. Endowing a scholarship the event with a flyover in his 1943 bi-plane as a sign of congratulations. requires a minimum investment of $25,000, paid all at once or over Scheduled to be completed in January 2018, the Global Learning a period of up to five years. Center will be a cornerstone academic building on campus designed The Walsh Fund. When the We Believe Campaign launched to support interdisciplinary research initiatives and problem solving † in 2012, it included an ambitious goal to raise $5 million for the through cutting-edge technology, collaborative learning spaces and open gathering spaces. Walsh Fund over the course of five years. To date, we’ve reached $4.8 million toward the goal, but we need your help to raise the final As Walsh approaches the end of the We Believe Campaign and the $200,000. The Walsh Fund supports student scholarships, faculty goal of $30 million, there are still ways to get involved. development, field experiences, global learning initiatives, service † The Global Learning Center Naming Opportunities. There are learning opportunities and campus technology. numerous naming opportunities still available: Building Naming While the Campaign has met or exceeded goals in several Rights, Exterior Chapel Mosaic, Gathering Space and Lounge, areas, there is still work to be done. Every gift matters. Conference Room, Digital Classroom, Tech Corridor, Graphics Lab, To learn more about these giving opportunities, please visit Lounge and Balcony. † The Global Learning Center Brick Campaign. Become part of www.walsh.edu/giving Walsh University with an engraved brick. In addition to the major naming rights within the new building, contributors who want to be a part of the campaign may also make a gift towards a University personalized brick, arranged to surround the official Walsh seal and prominently displayed at the entrance of the building.

Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 ❘ 20 Walsh Celebrates Newest Offerings by Faculty Authors

Walsh University faculty members continue to distinguish themselves in the classroom and through their wide range of research and academic scholarship in their respective fields of expertise. Walsh’s faculty and students are not only immersed in their subjects, they are also industry experts and leaders who actively contribute to their field of study through peer-reviewed articles, publications, books, chapters in textbooks, and conference presentations annually. Below are some of their most recent literary and scholastic accomplishments.

Steven Edelson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Business Christine McKeon, Ph.D., Professor of Middle “5-7-5: Management Haiku” Childhood and Reading Education Sentia Publishing, 2017 “Reading and Learning to Read” (10th ed.) This textbook or supplement to existing textbooks is a collection of short Pearson, 2017 essays on management topics prefaced by a short Haiku on the topic. Each With a focus on helping elementary reading teachers master teaching essay is followed by discussion questions and recommended additional skills that will help all children succeed, this book includes philosophies, readings to support student learning. teaching strategies, and assessment practices reflecting and underscoring the concepts of evidence-based reading research and data-driven decision Ty Hawkins, Ph.D., Director of the Honors Program; making. The new 10th Edition is completely up to date and integrates Associate Professor of English the 2017 ILA Standards and Common Core State Standards initiative “Cormac McCarthy’s Philosophy” throughout the text, features the English Language Arts standards Palgrave Macmillan, 2017 respectively as they relate to the content in each chapter, and continues the focus on the applications of technology to literacy instruction. This study contends that American writer Cormac McCarthy not only is philosophical, or a “writer of ideas,” but rather that he has a philosophy. Michael Dunphy, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Devoting one main chapter to each facet of McCarthy’s thought – his Arts and Sciences; Professor of Chemistry metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics, respectively – the study engages in focused readings of all of McCarthy’s major works. The study brings “Succeeding in Health Sciences Chemistry: A User-friendly McCarthy’s ideas into conversation with a host of philosophers who Workbook for Problem-Solving Skills” range from Plato to Alain Badiou, with figures such as William James, Kendall-Hunt Publishers, 2017 Martin Heidegger, Hannah Arendt, and Slavoj Žižek featured prominently. This workbook is a supplemental resource to all existing General, Donald Wallenfang, Ph.D., Assistant Organic and Biochemistry I textbooks on the market today. It provides Professor of Theology a structured approach to core theory and problem solving skills for the most challenging aspects of the general chemistry component of the “Human and Divine Being: A Study on the Theological course. It provides step-by-step methods to help students understand Anthropology of Edith Stein” how to solve chemistry problems and integrate their learning. Each chapter Cascade Books, 2017 also has a training quiz and rubrics to guide students in understanding what In an era when the question “What is the human being?" is not only is expected of them and for instructors to have embedded assessment tools. being misunderstood but even forgotten, wisdom delivered by the great thinkers and mystics of the past must be recovered. Edith Stein Kelly Mezurek, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History (1891-1942), a Jewish Carmelite mystical philosopher, offers great “For Their Own Cause: The 27th United States promise to resume asking the question of the human being. Beginning Colored Troops” with the theme of human vocation, Dr. Wallenfang leads the reader Kent State University Press, 2016 through a labyrinth of philosophical and theological vignettes: spiritual being, the human soul, material being, empathy, the logic of the cross, The book is the first comprehensive history of the 27th USCT. By and the meaning of suffering. including rich details culled from private letters and pension files, Also Coming Soon by Dr. Wallenfang: Dr. Mezurek provides more than a typical regimental study. The 27th “Dialectical Anatomy of the Eucharist: An Étude in Phenomenology” United States Colored Troops (USCT), composed largely of free black Ohio men, served in the Union army from April 1864 to September Cascade Books, June 2017 1865 in Virginia and North Carolina. The men and their families “Pope Francis and the Event of Encounter, Volume 1 of the Global sought full access to the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments and Perspectives on the New Evangelization” book series, co-edited with compensatory citizenship rights for their collective sacrifice. The book John C. Cavadini. has been selected as a finalist for the 2017 Ohioana Book Award in the Cascade Books, Dec. 2017/Jan. 2018 category of non-fiction.

21 ❘ Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 Christopher Seeman, Ph.D., Director, Graduate essential career advice in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, Theology Program; Associate Professor of Theology social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, substance abuse “Flavius Josephus: Translation and Commentary, Volume 6a” counseling, and school psychology. The book discusses the history and philosophy of each field, requirements for advanced education, licensing, Brill Publisher, 2016 salary potential, and more. This volume provides the first full commentary to Book 11 of Josephus’ Judean Antiquities, with a new English translation. In Antiquities 11 Zahid Amjad, Ph.D., Visiting Professor of Chemistry, Josephus offers a retelling of the biblical narratives of Ezra-Nehemiah (Ant. 11.1–183) and Esther (Ant. 11.184–296), along with a brief “Mineral Scales and Deposits: Scientific and Technological post-biblical narrative dealing with late Persian-era Judea (Ant. 11.297–347). Approaches” The commentary interprets Josephus’ narrative in detail, identifying Elsevier, 2015 biblical, historical and literary considerations that arise from the text. An appendix covers Alexander the Great’s visit to Jerusalem as related This book presents, in an integrated way, the problem of scale deposits in non-Josephan sources. (precipitation/crystallization of sparingly-soluble salts) in aqueous systems, both industrial and biological, covering several fundamental Katherine Brown, Ph.D., Associate Professor of aspects. It also offers an applications perspective, with the ultimate goal Museum Studies and Art History of helping the reader better understand the underlying mechanisms of “Mary of Mercy in Medieval and Renaissance Italian Art: scale formation, while also assisting the user/reader to solve scale- Devotional Image and Civic Emblem” related challenges. Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, 2016 Mater Misericordiae—Mother of Mercy—emerged as one of the most Andrew Kim, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Theology prolific subjects in central Italian art from the late 13th through the “An Introduction to Catholic Ethics Since Vatican II” 16th centuries. An early concept of Mary of Mercy—the Virgin standing Cambridge University Press, 2015 with outstretched arms and a wide mantle under which kneel or stand devotees—entered the Italian peninsula at the ports of Bari and Venice This introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the development during the Crusades, eventually converging in central Italy. With over of Catholic ethics in the wake of the Second Vatican Council 100 illustrations, the book presents an array of works of art as examples, (1962-1965), an event widely considered crucial to the reconciliation including altarpieces, frescoes, oil paintings and more. of the Catholic Church and the modern world. Dr. Kim investigates Christopher Mellinger, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Catholic responses to questions of moral theology in all four principal of Spanish areas: Catholic social teaching, natural law, virtue ethics, and bioethics. “Quantitative Research Methods in Translation and Its balance of complexity and accessibility makes it an ideal resource for Interpreting Studies” both students of theology and general readers. Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, 2016 Philip Kim, D.Sc., Associate Professor of Business This book encompasses all stages of the research process that include quantitative research methods, from conceptualization to reporting. In “Zebras & Ostriches: 5 Simple Rules to Engage and five parts, the authors cover: sampling techniques, measurement, and Retain Your Best People” survey design; how to describe data; how to analyze differences; how to Three Boys Press, 2015 analyze relationships; how to interpret results. Each part includes references to additional resources and extensive examples from This new book will challenge you to re-think employee engagement. published empirical work. Research continues to show that employee engagement and retention are at an all-time low. People don’t want to be supervised, they want to Joseph Torma, Ph.D., Professor of Theology be led. Your employees want to work from their strengths and do “Divine Design: The Cooperatist Alternative to Competition” meaningful work. Follow these five simple rules and be prepared to Oliver House Publishing, 2016 inspire your people to grow and to be committed to the mission of “Divine Design” represents the first attempt to bring together in one your organization. work Catholic Social Teaching on cooperation, the historical precedents of the Mondragon Cooperative Corporation and the Jesuit Republic Michelle Spain, Ph.D., Associate Professor of of Paraguay, as well as contemporary possibilities for this in Church Business; Director of the Center for Business Collaboration ministry. The book describes how the Catholic Church can implement “Hispanic-Latino Entrepreneurship: Viewpoints of an apostolate of cooperation in all of the aspects of its mission. Practitioners (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Collection)” Kimberly Metz, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology “Careers in Mental Health: Opportunities in Psychology, Business Expert Press, 2014 Counseling, and Social Work” This book examines the entrepreneurial mindset of Hispanic-Latinos in John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2016 the United States. With limited literature on the subject, the authors Accessible and unbiased, “Careers in Mental Health” introduces created a pioneering book that captures the viewpoints of real-life upper-level high school students and beginning undergraduates to Hispanic-Latino entrepreneurs, who are an important contributor to the different aspects of various mental health professions. It contains the U.S. economy.

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Marriages 2007 2013 Ashley (Robinson) Hsu and her husband, Jacob Boron, and his wife, Sarah, welcomed 2004 Edward, welcomed their second child, their daughter, Violet Jane, into the family Rob Lash married Charity Lash on May, 16, Georgia, on July 6, 2016. Georgia joined on January 9, 2017. The family resides in 2016. Rob is an account manager at Bridge big sister Julianna. The family resides in Canton, OH. Logistics, Inc. The couple resides in Mansfield, North Canton, OH. Ohio with their son Quinton (3) and Class Notes daughter Blakely (11 months). 2008 Sam Cerreta and his wife, Andrea, welcomed 1987 2011 the birth of their first child, Amelia Grace, Arthur Tanner started working for Borga Carli Jones married Brad Schrecengost ’11 on May 26, 2016. Sam is a sales representative Steel Buildings and Components as their on July 30, 2016 in North Canton, OH. at Stryker. The family resides in chief financial officer in November 2016. Carli is a second grade teacher at Green Dublin, OH. He currently resides in Fresno, CA. Local Schools and Brad is a branch manager at Fastenal. The couple currently resides in 2010 1996 Rootstown, OH. Corey Leggett and his wife, Amanda, Dennis Schiraldi is the welcomed the birth of their son, Cole Matthew founder and CMO of 2014 Leggett, on January 18, 2017. Corey is a DOYO Live (Digital Jeremy Dietrich married Morgan Gallo production scheduler for JBC Technologies Marketing and Interactive (his high school sweetheart) on Saturday, Inc., and Amanda is a BSN assistant manager Design Conference.) Dennis recently September 24, 2016. Jeremy was a member for the Cleveland Clinic. The family resides moved back to his hometown to help with of the men’s soccer team for 4 years and in North Ridgeville, OH. revitalization efforts in the area and in doing groomsmen included fellow soccer alumni: so created this conference that sold out in Chris Lynch and Nick Inglezakis. Jeremy is 2010 year one. He and his wife of eleven years, an accountant at Cleveland Steel Container Madeline (Lewis) Metzger and her husband, JoAnna (Rubino) and their three children, and Morgan is a mechanical engineer at Marcus, welcomed their second daughter, Mikey (7), Teo (5), and Paulina (3) reside Swaglok. They reside in Brunswick, OH. Emma Christine, on May 22, 2016. She in Youngstown. joins her big sister, Maggie. The family Births resides in New Albany, OH. 2000 Terra (Toulson) Good started working at 2003 2011 U.S. Army War College as an international Kevin Surnear and his wife, Stacey, welcomed Amber (Mullen) LaBarba and her husband, fellows plans & operations officer on June the birth of their son, Chael James, on Mark, welcomed their son, Luca James, on 27, 2016. She was the first female to be December 24, 2016. The healthy boy August 4, 2016. Luca weighed 4 lbs. and 5 selected to this position. Terra, her husband, weighed in at 7 lbs. 15 oz. and was 21 oz. and was 15 ¾ inches long. The family LTC Jason Good and their children currently inches long. The family resides in Canal current resides in Massillon, OH. reside in Carlisle, PA. Fulton, OH. 1. 2011 2001 2007 Ryan Conant and his wife, Liz, welcomed Dan Veltre became a store manager at Patrick Mackie and his wife, Lauren, their daughter Lily Maria on November 10, Discount Drug Mart in Lakewood, OH, welcomed their son, Maverick, into the 2016. They reside in Amherst, NY. Ryan in August 2016. He currently resides in family on May 23, 2016. The family performs neurophysiological monitoring at Cleveland, OH. resides in Canal Fulton, OH. Buffalo General Medical Center.

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23 ❘ Walsh Times SUMMER 2017 2002 2015 North Canton and was active in several organizations. She is survived by four James Keagy started working at Girard Laura Kozuszek is employed at AmeriCorps/ children, 13 grandchildren and brother. City Schools as a 4th grade English and American Red Cross as a preparedness social studies teacher. He and his wife, Kelli, lead/AmeriCorps VISTA. She currently lives reside in Girard, OH. in Colorado Springs, CO. 1990 Deborah Algeri, of Canton, OH, passed 2003 2016 away after a brief illness on March 22, 2017 at the age of 60. She was a long term Jeffrey Johnston started working at the Shelby Orlandi is a 5th and 6th grade employee of Fitness Quest. Most recently Pearson Automotive Tennis Club in intervention specialist at East Knox employed by Arthur Middleton Capital Zionsville, IN, as a tennis teaching Elementary since August 2016. She Holdings. She was a long standing member professional in February 2017. He and his currently resides in Mount Vernon, OH. of St. Joan of Arc. Debbie is survived by her wife, Leilani, reside in Westfield, IN. two nieces, her best friend and her 2008 In Memoriam fur-kid, Pepper. Brian Gamble became the head football Alumni coach at Sandy Valley High School in 1993 Kathleen J. Nally of Massillon, OH, passed February 2017. His and his wife, Vena 1971 away on January 11, 2017. She married her (Marshall) ‘11, reside in Canton, OH. Mr. E. David Hank, of Malvern, husband, Thomas Nally, in 1951 and raised Ohio, passed away on Saturday, 2008 six children. She worked as a substitute March 11, 2017, at the teacher from 1993-99 in Stark parochial Joseph Phinisee is a age of 68. He retired from schools and taught at St. Clement, Navarre, professional football player American Road Machinery in Minerva from 1999-2008. She is survived by three with the Cleveland Gladiators. where he was President and Co-Owner. He brothers and four sisters, grandchildren and He married his wife, was a member of the St. George Romanian many nieces, nephews and cousins. Shontaya on November 11, 2016. The Catholic Cathedral in Canton. He was very couple resides in Reynoldsburg, OH. active in the Minerva Chamber of Commerce Friends 2011 where he had served as President and was Norman M. Lerner, age 78, of Charlotte, on several committees. He is survived by his NC, died suddenly on March 12, 2016. Lauren (Mansour) Roskoph started sister, brother-in-law, niece, nephew, and Norman was a former Professor of Theology working for the Cleveland Clinic as a four great nieces and nephews. at Walsh College during the early 1970s. physical therapist in May 2016. She resides Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years in Solon, OH. 1981 Kathleen (Moulder). 2011 Richard A. Heyard, Jr., of Ironton, OH, John R. Capper, age 31, Ryan Whiteleather is the passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 in passed away at home on vice president of business the Cleveland Clinic. He was born in March 10, 2017. John was development for Quantum Canton and attended St. Thomas Aquinas a graduate of Canton South Health. Ryan and his High School before continuing his education High School and Kent State wife, Sarah, reside in at Walsh College. Richard was a dedicated University. He decided at Columbus, OH. high school science teacher, who was the age of four that he wanted to be a police devoted to his students. He is survived by officer. John began his law enforcement 2014 his loving wife of 28 years, Susan, sister, career at J.C. Penney's as a Loss Prevention Marie Voitus is employed by Tequila Cowboy children and grandchildren. Officer and then worked as a police Bar and Grill as an event coordinator in officer at Walsh University. John went on October 2016. Marie currently resides in 1984 to become a dedicated Alliance City Police Pittsburgh, PA. Mary M. “Marg” Friedl, of Akron, OH, Officer for nine years. He took great pride passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 in making the Alliance community a safer 2014 at the age of 77. She taught at St. Thomas place for its residents. He is survived by his Kyle Allen is the experiential marketing Hospital School of Nursing and at City wife, Christa (Hess) Capper ’09. representative for TaylorMade-Adidas Golf Hospital (later Summa Health System) Company. Kyle resides in Plymouth, MN. Schools for Nursing for 27 years. Marg was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in

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